Coast Guard releases additional emergency contact numbers for Houston area

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center is receiving an extremely high level of calls for help. Please do not notify first responders of your location and distress by social media – Please call 911, or to reach the Coast Guard, please call any of the following numbers only if you feel your life is in jeopardy: 281-464-4851 281-464-4852 281-464-4853 281-464-4854 281-464-4855 Please abide by the following safety measures: Stay calm, do not panic. Do not go into your attic – rescuers from the air cannot see you. Safely seek high ground Safely mark your roof to be seen by the air. To get rescuers attention, wave sheets, towels etc.